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hcpcs identifier

hcpcs_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The unique identifying value for a healthcare common procedure coding system. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the hcpcs across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for hcpcs management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

hcpcs_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  hcpcs_id VARCHAR(100),  -- hcpcs identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hcpcs_id as hcpcs_identifier
FROM claims;

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